Digging in beach sand, scientists have found, puts people at risk for subsequent stomach cramping and diarrhea because of fecal bacteria on the shore. ...more

July 11, 2009

Food and Drug Administration officials are recommending that consumers avoid eating foods containing pistachios because the nuts could be contaminated with salmonella. ...more

March 31, 2009

A Jacksonville couple is donating $21 million to the University of Florida's Shands Cancer Center. ...more

March 2, 2009

Officials advise against swimming at Pine Island Beach because of high bacteria counts. ...more

February 14, 2009

Officials advise against swimming at Pine Island Beach because of high bacteria counts. ...more

February 13, 2009

Ginger, the bottlenose dolphin found stranded Dec. 16 on Siesta Key, was released Monday in her home waters of Sarasota Bay after a complete recovery. ...more

February 10, 2009

LAND O' LAKES - Pet adoptions resumed Tuesday at Pasco County Animal Services after a distemper outbreak shut the shelter down for several days. ...more

December 27, 2008

Pet adoptions resumed today at Pasco County Animal Services after a distemper outbreak shut the shelter down for several days. ...more

December 23, 2008

Beachgoers will be told more about whether it is safe to go in the water under a court settlement between environmentalists and the EPA. ...more

September 11, 2008